Paths

I still am unsure of the path to take but one path that God has me on right now is being a better husband and father, and with that a better leader for my family. I searched high and low for a study to do that would include the kids and I found this study at Bible Study Planet. There are activities for the kids, and while this is geared to Greenley's age there is a coloring page that Owen can have as well. We started the other night and so far have done two nights. I was excited because Greenley actually initiated the second night. I decided to take this one week at a time so that we can break everything down to where Greenley understands. I even decided to make this even better and I am using the Wii to make the interaction more enjoyable. We use the internet on the Wii to look at Bible Gateway. Greenley enjoys this of course because it is the Wii, but we can all see the passage on the big screen in the living room. I will continue to share this journey toward becoming a better leader for my family.

I still believe there is something missing though, and I know that my Father will lead me in the right direction when the time is right. My brother brought me back down to reality today with love. I have been so involved with work here lately and while work is important I need to focus on faith first and with that will come the leadership at home and less stress at work.

The passage I want to share was a passage from earlier in the week that was shared with me.

Have a great week and I love you all!


Psalm 40

For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.

 ¹ I waited patiently for the LORD; 
       he turned to me and heard my cry.

 ² He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
       out of the mud and mire;
       he set my feet on a rock
       and gave me a firm place to stand.

 ³ He put a new song in my mouth,
       a hymn of praise to our God.
       Many will see and fear
       and put their trust in the LORD.

 ⁴ Blessed is the man
       who makes the LORD his trust,
       who does not look to the proud,
       to those who turn aside to false gods.

 ⁵ Many, O LORD my God,
       are the wonders you have done.
       The things you planned for us
       no one can recount to you;
       were I to speak and tell of them,
       they would be too many to declare.

 ⁶ Sacrifice and offering you did not desire,
       but my ears you have pierced ;
       burnt offerings and sin offerings
       you did not require.

 ⁷ Then I said, "Here I am, I have come—
       it is written about me in the scroll.

 ⁸ I desire to do your will, O my God;
       your law is within my heart."

 ⁹ I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly;
       I do not seal my lips,
       as you know, O LORD.

 ¹⁰ I do not hide your righteousness in my heart;
       I speak of your faithfulness and salvation.
       I do not conceal your love and your truth
       from the great assembly.

 ¹¹ Do not withhold your mercy from me, O LORD;
       may your love and your truth always protect me.

 ¹² For troubles without number surround me;
       my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see.
       They are more than the hairs of my head,
       and my heart fails within me.

 ¹³ Be pleased, O LORD, to save me;
       O LORD, come quickly to help me.

 ¹⁴ May all who seek to take my life
       be put to shame and confusion;
       may all who desire my ruin
       be turned back in disgrace.

 ¹⁵ May those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!"
       be appalled at their own shame.

 ¹⁶ But may all who seek you
       rejoice and be glad in you;
       may those who love your salvation always say,
       "The LORD be exalted!"

 ¹⁷ Yet I am poor and needy;
       may the Lord think of me.
       You are my help and my deliverer;
       O my God, do not delay.